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( 01-820955; Hanover Ave, Protea Hotel Ryalls; mains around MK3000; noon-2pm
& 6.30-10pm; )
Fit for a senator, this fine restaurant opened in '69 is show-
ing no signs of fatigue. Sit at the granite-topped bar, or get sucked into a comfy Chester-
field before you tuck into a salad, flame-grilled steak or the signature '21 spare ribs
dipped in bourbon sauce'. Complete the hedonism with a slice of their excellent chocolate
gateau.
Casa Mia $$
( 01-915559; casamia@africa-online.net; Kabula Hill Rd; mains MK2500-5000;
)
One of the classiest dining options in the city, you'll need your smarts on to visit
this lovely restaurant. Within its wine-stacked interior are antique Cinzano prints, white-
cloth tables, and an exclusive clientele feasting on dishes such as grilled chambo, smoked
salmon and risotto. Eat in or outside.
INTERNATIONAL
Mandala Cafe $
(Mandala House, Mackie Rd; mains MK1200; 8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri,
8.30am-12.30pm Sat; )
Sit on a breezy stone terrace in the grounds of Mandala
House, or inside at this chilled cafe within the old house itself. There are swings and a
see-saw to keep the kids happy, a selection of tourist leaflets and magazines to browse,
and a speedy wi-fi hotspot. Regulars love the Italian cuisine, fillet steak, thai chicken,
freshly brewed coffee, iced tea and homemade 'cakes of the day'. A real oasis.
CAFE
Hong Kong Restaurant $
( 01-820859; Robins Rd; mains MK1000; noon-2pm & 6-10pm Tue-Sun;
)
Like a slice of '50s Shanghai, Hong Kong is an atmospheric pagoda-style building
with a red wooden ceiling festooned in red lanterns, and walls dancing with twisting
dragon murals. Food is good, and comes in generous portions - alongside the usual sweet
and sour and spring rolls you'll find chicken with peanuts and whole chillies, and fried
chicken gizzards.
CHINESE
Hostaria $
noon-2pm & 6.30-9pm Mon-Sat;
ITALIAN
)
Welcoming Hostaria has red-checked-cloth
